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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.68, 46.02 and 18.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.68, 46.02 and 18.64 is: 27.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.68 : 46.02 = 18.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.68/46.02 = 18.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.68x = 46.02 × 18.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.68x = 857.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857.81/30.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.96

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